Paul Sapienza Jr (PJ)
Cell: 586-***-**** Email: ******@*****.***
Professional Summary
In my role current role, I have a proven history of being able to cut cost in purchasing and shipping while maintaining quality. I am highly motivated to succeed with a focus on teamwork and positive attitude. I also pride myself on being adaptable and flexible with a quick ability to learn new roles.
Skills
-Purchasing -Shipping/Logistics -Management -Writer
-Event Planning -Trainer -Team Leadership -Inventory
Work History
Purchasing Manager June 2021 to Current General Filters- Novi, Michigan
●Coordinated purchasing efforts for factory
●Negotiated with vendors for better pricing on raw materials as well as tools and services
●Scheduling production of factory
●Working as part of the senior management on the operations team to ensure the success of the company
Purchasing Manager January 2000 to June 2021 FAAC Incorporated- Ann Arbor, Michigan
●Coordinating purchasing efforts for both commercial and military projects in accordance with company and ISO standards. Working with MRP accounting systems and Microsoft Office programs
●Negotiate with vendors for better pricing on projects
●Managed the shipping, purchasing and inventory departments
●Chairperson of the corporate charitable giving committee
●Managed inventories for government as well as different corporate branches
●Serve on a health committee which lowered insurance cost for company while implementing fun programs for employees to utilize in their efforts to live healthier lifestyles
●Department of Defense clearance
Facility Manager June 1993 to March 2000
Michigan Community Services- Gregory, Michigan
●Managed an adult residential care facility
●Coordinated all program related activities for residents
●Supervised staff which included; training, hiring, scheduling, discipline and termination
●Represented company as a training specialist with Livingston County Community Mental Health
Education
Bachelor of Science: 2010 Eastern Michigan University- Ypsilanti, Michigan
Additional Information
●Volunteer with Ainsley’s Angels as the Sr Director of Ambassadors over a 13 state region
●Between December 2010 and October 2013 wrote over 200 articles for websites such as Yahoo Voice, Bleacher Report and Hoops Habit
●Volunteer with Michigan Special Olympics as Assistant Area Director for Livingston County. In this role I assist with event planning, fundraising, training, coaching and Social Media/Marketing
●Chairperson of Elections for Genoa Township